Category: design
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Designing a Kid-Friendly Home That Grows with Your Family
Let’s be honest—kids change everything. One minute you’re clearing space for a crib, and the next you’re trying to figure out where to stash art projects, backpacks, and snacks. If you’re planning a home for family life, it’s smart to think beyond the present. A home that’s built to grow with your kids can save…
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Is Wood Veneer Furniture A Style Steal Or A Red Flag? We Dug Into The Research To Find Out
Veneer is like the boob job of the furniture industry. It can look amazingly natural and fool fairly discerning eyes, or it can stick out like a rock-hard and overly perky boob sore thumb. Not to even get started on the “this is cheating” discussion on either topic. And readers, as someone with both a…
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Stylish Bathroom Ideas: New Design Trends to Consider
Bathrooms are the most frequently used rooms in the house. They are exposed to varying temperatures, steam, chemicals, and much more, day in and day out. As a result, these spaces often lose their shine and suffer from other forms of deterioration. You step into a bathroom for a quick power shower, but its dull…
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How To Add Interest To Garden Spaces
Creating an engaging and visually appealing garden space doesn’t always require a complete overhaul. Often, it’s the thoughtful details, clever features, and creative accents that bring a garden to life. Whether you have a compact courtyard or a sprawling backyard, there are many ways to add personality and charm. Here are several effective and inspiring…
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Here’s The Official EHD Paint Sheen Guide (Based On Room)
When you’re designing a house or heck, even a room, there are so many little decisions that need to be made all at once. And just when you think you might be close to being done a question like “What sheen do you want for your cabinets?” comes up. Or wait, does the trim need…
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Arup, USGBC-CA partner on California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide
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in #trades, architects, architecture, conservation, Construction, design, Featured, Flooring, future of trades, healthcare, hospitality, hotels, interior design, labor pool, News, next gen, next generation, Project Management, restaurants, retail, skilled labor, Sustainability, United States Green Building Council California, wildfire, wildlifeIn response to the historic wildfires that devastated Los Angeles in January 2025, global sustainable development consulting firm Arup has partnered with the United States Green Building Council California (USGBC-CA) to co-author the “California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide.” The guide provides practical steps to help homeowners, designers, contractors, and community leaders rebuild wildfire-affected neighborhoods with resilience,…
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A Pink Breakfast Nook Of My Dreams (My Friend’s Makeover I’m Jealous Of…)
Apparently pink rooms are having a moment over here (my guest room, my brother’s guest room) and while technically this room was painted before I took over decorating I will happily take credit for how pretty it is. Nicole and Curtis, two of our best friends, chose Dead Salmon by Farrow & Ball for this…
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8 Creative Ways to Incorporate Maze Design in Landscaping
Maze design isn’t only for amusement parks or seasonal cornfields. When applied thoughtfully, it can offer structure, visual intrigue, and user engagement across all kinds of outdoor environments—urban courtyards, public parks, private gardens, and even educational campuses. Here are eight practical and original ways you can apply maze design in landscape planning to maximize function,…
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Not Ugly Outdoor Storage Options (Deck Boxes, Sheds, Benches, And More!)
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Over the past few weeks, I’ve been typing away about sprucing up our outdoor spaces. And if you’ve ever had an outdoor space (my current apartment was my first) then you know the elements are no joke and that’s coming from someone living in southern California where the “elements” are pretty mild. So what’s the…